Brissett has only played in three regular season NFL games. However, with Colts QB Andrew Luck still working his way back from shoulder surgery, he could provide the offensive support the team needs.

In separate deals, the Patriots sent undisclosed draft picks to Seattle for defensive end Cassius Marsh, and traded another draft pick to Detroit for cornerback Johnson Bademosi. Marsh was a fourth-round draft pick in 2014 and Bademosi was an undrafted free agent in 2012.

The addition of Marsh could help fill New England's need at edge rusher after rookie Derek Rivers was sidelined during the preseason with an injury.